How to use the ssh keygen command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains how to use the SSH Keygen command to create a set of public and private keys for secure, passwordless login to remote systems. It covers generating keys, copying the public key to a remote account, setting up the authorized keys file, and testing the setup to ensure it works without requiring a password.

What is the primary purpose of using the SSH Keygen command?

• To generate a set of public and private keys

• To reset user passwords

• To encrypt files on a local system

• To create a backup of system files

When using SSH Keygen, what can you specify to customize the key generation?

• The type of encryption

• The network speed

• The color of the terminal

• The operating system version

Why might someone choose not to enter a passphrase when generating SSH keys?

• To avoid having to enter a password when running commands

• To allow anyone to access their system

• To increase the security of the key

• To make the key generation process faster

What must be done with the public key to enable remote access?

• It should be deleted after use

• It should be renamed to a private key

• It should be copied to the remote system's home directory

• It should be encrypted with a new passphrase

How can you verify that the SSH key setup is successful?

• By restarting the remote system

• By checking the system logs

• By running a virus scan

• By attempting to log in without a password